Licensed Fire Alarm Technician
Job in
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78758, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
TradeSTAR, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Security Systems Installation, Installation Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Licensed Fire Alarm Technician
Location:
Austin, TX 78758
Pay Rate: $25+/hr
Description:
Licensed Fire Alarm Technician
Austin Area | $25+/hr
Trade
STAR is hiring experienced Licensed Fire Alarm Technicians for commercial life safety installation, service, and commissioning projects throughout the Austin area. These positions support large-scale commercial construction, healthcare facilities, industrial sites, schools, mixed-use developments, and mission-critical environments.
We are seeking highly skilled technicians with current fire alarm licensing and strong experience working with commercial addressable fire alarm systems, troubleshooting complex field devices, and ensuring full code compliance.
Job Responsibilities
• Install, service, troubleshoot, and commission commercial fire alarm systems
• Install and terminate fire alarm control panels, annunciators, smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, horn/strobes, monitor modules, control modules, duct detectors, and relay devices
• Pull and route FPL and low-voltage fire alarm cabling through conduit, cable tray, J-hooks, and structured pathways
• Diagnose and repair SLC loop faults, NAC circuit failures, ground faults, communication errors, and device-level issues
• Program and configure addressable fire alarm systems using manufacturer software and programming tools
• Perform inspections, system testing, sensitivity testing, and final acceptance testing in accordance with NFPA 72 and local AHJ requirements
• Read and interpret riser diagrams, wiring schematics, sequence of operations, device layouts, and submittal packages
• Troubleshoot integrated life safety systems including elevator recall, smoke control interfaces, door release functions, and suppression monitoring systems
• Maintain accurate service reports, inspection documentation, and as-built records
• Coordinate with inspectors, project managers, superintendents, and other trades on active commercial projects
Technical Requirements
• Current Texas Fire Alarm License required
• 3+ years of commercial fire alarm experience
• Strong knowledge of addressable and conventional fire alarm systems
• Experience troubleshooting SLC loops, NAC circuits, and system communication faults
• Understanding of NFPA 72, NEC requirements, and local AHJ regulations
• Ability to independently diagnose and repair system issues in commercial environments
• Reliable transportation and industry-standard hand tools required
Preferred Experience
• Notifier
• Siemens
• EST
• Simplex
• Fire Lite
• Silent Knight
• Bosch
• Honeywell
• Gamewell-FCI
NICET certification is highly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
• $25+/hour depending on experience
• Weekly pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Long-term commercial project work
• Career advancement opportunities within the life safety industry
If you are a Licensed Fire Alarm Technician looking to work on advanced commercial life safety systems, apply today.
Trade
STAR - Austin Office
305 N. Heatherwilde Blvd., Suite 310
Pflugerville, TX 78665
Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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